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Notice to Boaters - VHF Monitoring
There is no continuous monitoring of VHF channel 16 on the Ottawa River, Rideau Canal or Trent-Severn Waterway.
HAVE A SAFE VISIT !
To enjoy a safe visit to historic canal lockstations, please:
- stay well back from lock chamber walls and dam structures;
- stay clear of lock operating devices;
- do not swim or bathe in the navigation channel or within 40m of a lock gate or a dam;
- accompany your children;
- ask lock staff for further advice.